In 1989 my husband Malcolm and I started (with the help of a neighbour) clearing and planting this 2 acre field.  We found lots of rock and barrow loads of stones.  The stones came in useful for making paths and steps in this sloping south facing garden beside Dunmanus Bay. On the left is what we started with.  On the right as it is today.


Gradually the garden took shape and is of course forever changing.  Malcolm developed a severe case of Hostaitis a few years back which resulted in a large number of Hostas being planted on the edge of the natural stream in the woodland garden.

A narrow strip of grass on a terrace is now the oriental area with bridges, Acers, ponds and gravel.

The heather and conifer bank was taken over to make room for my current passion, growing southern hemisphere plants.  Resulting in the southern hemisphere walk with rill.
Malcolm has now contracted Sorbus sickness and the only remedy seems to be the acquisition of lots of Sorbus.  His collection now numbers 43 and we are now vying for space in the garden!

I have to confess to being a seedaholic and get immense pleasure in raising plants from seed which I get from Australia, New Zealand and South Africa.

This is a garden for all seasons.  Do come and visit us. 

 

 

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